The train between Paderborn and Bilbao takes 26h 9m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Paderborn to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Paderborn and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 26h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Bilbao station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 9m.
Paderborn to Bilbao train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Bilbao train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Paderborn and Bilbao is 1,283.1 km. The road distance is 1,648 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Essen Hbf, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 52m.